Central Combustion Interna Agustin Olachea Aviles— 104 MW Oil
Central Combustión Interna Agustín Olachea Avilés is a 104 MW oil-fired power plant located in Mexico. The facility operates on oil and contributes to the country's energy landscape. It is the 34th largest oil plant in Mexico. With 104 MW, it represents 0.55% of Mexico's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Mexico, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is approximately 1/21 the size. Oil plays a significant role in Mexico's energy mix, accounting for about 14% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on oil is influenced by Mexico's extensive reserves and production capabilities. The plant is situated in the Baja California Sur region, approximately 1,200 km northwest of Mexico City.
16 years old
Mexico, North America
- 211. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
- #448 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Mexico
16 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 104 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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